This season Abraham & Thakore are drawn to all things shiny

And why they love being outside their comfort zone

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Image: Jaakko Pesonen

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David Abraham and Rakesh Thakore are known for their minimalist take on contemporary ethnic wear. This season the duo takes their earthy, organic designs and steps into cocktail dressing. Abraham gives Vogue India the deets:

Shine is not something your brand does very often. How did the idea of shimmer come about?We wanted to use our design vocabulary to explore the evening and cocktail category. Shimmer and shine are not areas we work in normally, [but] it’s always exciting for designers to move out of their comfort zone.

What are some of your key pieces for the season?The little black dress with a hint of gold; the easy kimono, all dressed up for evening; and a boxy mini caftan that is all about glamorous lounging.

Has there been any innovation in terms of the textiles for the collection?We are working with textile structures, incorporating bonded metallics that are then layered, textured and frayed, with fabrics like silk and mulmul.